Jasmin Taylor
@meshedlight.bsky.social
Deaf. NZSL (second language). Cis/she/her. Pākehā. Advocate for accessibility & inclusion. Trans rights are human rights. Aotearoa
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Jasmin Taylor
@meshedlight.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Now that Bluesky has video, thought I'd do quick introduction in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) for fellow Deaf folk.
My name is Jasmin, I'm Deaf, live here in Aotearoa NZ.
I grew up mainstreamed, oral, NZSL is my second language.
(Video description in alt & reply)
Now that Bluesky has video, thought I'd do quick introduction in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) for fellow Deaf folk.
My name is Jasmin, I'm Deaf, live here in Aotearoa NZ.
I grew up mainstreamed, oral, NZSL is my second language.
(Video description in alt & reply)
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I am happy to share a submission and the findings of the RC on this. Survivors committed crimes based on the lessons they learned from their abuse and did not get access to justice in the justice system. This Bill is in conflict with the RC recommendations and PMs apology.
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I am happy to share a submission and the findings of the RC on this. Survivors committed crimes based on the lessons they learned from their abuse and did not get access to justice in the justice system. This Bill is in conflict with the RC recommendations and PMs apology.
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: please, a proposal is not a done thing
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: please, a proposal is not a done thing
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
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Arts Access Aotearoa have been working alongside Deaf and disabled artists, consultants and communities to develop Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artists Initiative - a new network focused on connection, support and practical resources for and by the community.
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
Home
Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artist Initiative is a disability-led initiative by Arts Access Aotearoa, supporting Deaf and disabled artists across Aotearoa to create, connect, and advocate within the a...
tahahotu.org.nz
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Arts Access Aotearoa have been working alongside Deaf and disabled artists, consultants and communities to develop Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artists Initiative - a new network focused on connection, support and practical resources for and by the community.
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
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Sadly this also seems increasingly relevant to academics in Aotearoa.
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
I always try to talk up the great work of my colleague Jen Lundquist (not on bsky) who developed UMass’ Academic Freedom Crisis Toolkit, as a public resource, especially to help guide faculty who face online harassment, doxxing, weaponized FOIA… www.umass.edu/faculty-deve...
Academic Freedom Crisis Toolkit : Office of Faculty Development : UMass Amherst
Academic Freedom Crisis Toolkit
www.umass.edu
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Sadly this also seems increasingly relevant to academics in Aotearoa.
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
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Alt text: @chrishipkins.bsky.social stands in front of burning trans and tino rangatiratanga flags, leaning away in fear from a fire extinguisher being offered. He is saying "wo! Wo! Wo! Are you sure? Let's not be radical... Maybe take an internal poll first? Or like, give it to someone else to do"
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Alt text: @chrishipkins.bsky.social stands in front of burning trans and tino rangatiratanga flags, leaning away in fear from a fire extinguisher being offered. He is saying "wo! Wo! Wo! Are you sure? Let's not be radical... Maybe take an internal poll first? Or like, give it to someone else to do"
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Thread time.
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thread time.
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
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Everyone please write to labour:
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Everyone please write to labour:
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
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Share far and wide in Aotearoa, whānau. They’re looking for 25,000 signatures and have stalled below 23,000. I know there are hundreds of thousands out there who want to see Te Tiriti in education. Petitions might be small and symbolic in nature, but it’s an easy start. Please sign and share
The tsunami of changes to education in Aotearoa should give every citizen the heebeejeebies. Removing Boards' obligation to honour te tiriti is plain wrong. 100s of schools BoT fighting it. Please do the same. This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
Protect Te Tiriti in Education
Aotearoa should be a place where everyone, regardless of their background, is respected and part of a vibrant connected community. Where everyone feels a sense of belonging and knows their children wi...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Share far and wide in Aotearoa, whānau. They’re looking for 25,000 signatures and have stalled below 23,000. I know there are hundreds of thousands out there who want to see Te Tiriti in education. Petitions might be small and symbolic in nature, but it’s an easy start. Please sign and share
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This Friday over 17,000 PSA health members are striking across the motu for safe staffing, fair pay, and conditions to give quality care patients deserve. 📍Find your nearest 28 November picket or rally at psa.org.nz/health
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This Friday over 17,000 PSA health members are striking across the motu for safe staffing, fair pay, and conditions to give quality care patients deserve. 📍Find your nearest 28 November picket or rally at psa.org.nz/health
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
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Are you my ancestor? #CriptheLit with Verb Wellington discover our #disabled ancestors on Dec 3 at Two Fiftyseven Willis St 6 - 7 pm to mark the International Day of Disabled People. #disability #Disabilityarts #writers #writing www.facebook.com/events/18598...
Are you my ancestor?
Event in Wellington, New Zealand by Verb Wellington on Wednesday, December 3 2025
www.facebook.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Are you my ancestor? #CriptheLit with Verb Wellington discover our #disabled ancestors on Dec 3 at Two Fiftyseven Willis St 6 - 7 pm to mark the International Day of Disabled People. #disability #Disabilityarts #writers #writing www.facebook.com/events/18598...
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EXPECT MORE
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
EXPECT MORE
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
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With Christmas parties coming up and Ariana Grande in the news for getting Covid during the press tour for Wicked, semi-regular reminder Covid is still a thing and you might want to get a booster, plan for open/ventilated spaces, ask for testing/test yourself, and stock up on those antihistamines.
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
With Christmas parties coming up and Ariana Grande in the news for getting Covid during the press tour for Wicked, semi-regular reminder Covid is still a thing and you might want to get a booster, plan for open/ventilated spaces, ask for testing/test yourself, and stock up on those antihistamines.
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GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Exotic Animal Photo Reference Repository
www.animal-photo-references.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
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This is what native bee habitat looks like in Aotearoa New Zealand. Not an introduced wildflower in sight.
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 AM
This is what native bee habitat looks like in Aotearoa New Zealand. Not an introduced wildflower in sight.
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Photos from today's #TransRights rally at Te Aro Park in Te Whanganui A Tara / #Wellington NZ. Young and not so young trans and nonbinary people and friends and allies gathered as the start of a campaign to oppose NZ goverment's Ban on Puberty Blockers. Healthcare is a right!
#NZpol
#NZpol
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Photos from today's #TransRights rally at Te Aro Park in Te Whanganui A Tara / #Wellington NZ. Young and not so young trans and nonbinary people and friends and allies gathered as the start of a campaign to oppose NZ goverment's Ban on Puberty Blockers. Healthcare is a right!
#NZpol
#NZpol
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The overwhelmingly positive experiences of trans youth on puberty blockers
The overwhelmingly positive experiences of trans youth on puberty blockers
A survey of trans youth highlights the enormous value of puberty blockers – and the strong need for continued access to them....
thespinoff.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The overwhelmingly positive experiences of trans youth on puberty blockers
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Weekend reminder to get your applications submitted as two weeks until the deadline! 💜 #DisabledInSTEM
It's that time of year again... time for #DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship applications! I'm so excited to be running this program for the sixth year and seeing the growth over the years!
Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...
Applications due December 5th!
Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...
Applications due December 5th!
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Weekend reminder to get your applications submitted as two weeks until the deadline! 💜 #DisabledInSTEM
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This has still not been reported in any mainstream news that I can see - healthcare is a human right, and we’re currently actively normalising its removal.
Politicisation of healthcare is a hallmark of authoritarianism, and silence as trans rights are removed means an easier path for more erosion.
Politicisation of healthcare is a hallmark of authoritarianism, and silence as trans rights are removed means an easier path for more erosion.
Ban on puberty blockers serious human rights infringement
tikatangata.org.nz
November 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
This has still not been reported in any mainstream news that I can see - healthcare is a human right, and we’re currently actively normalising its removal.
Politicisation of healthcare is a hallmark of authoritarianism, and silence as trans rights are removed means an easier path for more erosion.
Politicisation of healthcare is a hallmark of authoritarianism, and silence as trans rights are removed means an easier path for more erosion.
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Community rally on Sunday from 2pm Te Aro Park, Dixon Street Wellington to oppose NZ government ban on puberty blockers for trans teens as part of their healthcare. The event will include create street art with chalk and planning next steps.
#NZpol
#NZpol
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Community rally on Sunday from 2pm Te Aro Park, Dixon Street Wellington to oppose NZ government ban on puberty blockers for trans teens as part of their healthcare. The event will include create street art with chalk and planning next steps.
#NZpol
#NZpol
Human rights are not up for debate.
Topic of gender affirming care? Not a debate.
Trans people have a right to access healthcare. They have a right to gender affirming healthcare, and for trans kids that includes the right to be able to access puberty blockers.
image describe in alt text & reply
Topic of gender affirming care? Not a debate.
Trans people have a right to access healthcare. They have a right to gender affirming healthcare, and for trans kids that includes the right to be able to access puberty blockers.
image describe in alt text & reply
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Human rights are not up for debate.
Topic of gender affirming care? Not a debate.
Trans people have a right to access healthcare. They have a right to gender affirming healthcare, and for trans kids that includes the right to be able to access puberty blockers.
image describe in alt text & reply
Topic of gender affirming care? Not a debate.
Trans people have a right to access healthcare. They have a right to gender affirming healthcare, and for trans kids that includes the right to be able to access puberty blockers.
image describe in alt text & reply
Ōtepoti: just want to say St Kilda Seed Library is a bloody gem in our community
They put in a heck tonne of mahi sharing seeds & knowledge & maintaining networks & doing *community*
There's multiple seed libraries around town supported by them
They put in a heck tonne of mahi sharing seeds & knowledge & maintaining networks & doing *community*
There's multiple seed libraries around town supported by them
Donkey and horse manure
The horse manure shelf has been stocked up with more bags of manure on the St Kilda stall.
This development is a bit of a foray into promoting inclusion. We have a group of individuals supported by Community Care Trust to bag up the manure.
The horse manure shelf has been stocked up with more bags of manure on the St Kilda stall.
This development is a bit of a foray into promoting inclusion. We have a group of individuals supported by Community Care Trust to bag up the manure.
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Ōtepoti: just want to say St Kilda Seed Library is a bloody gem in our community
They put in a heck tonne of mahi sharing seeds & knowledge & maintaining networks & doing *community*
There's multiple seed libraries around town supported by them
They put in a heck tonne of mahi sharing seeds & knowledge & maintaining networks & doing *community*
There's multiple seed libraries around town supported by them
Tēnā koe Santa,
I would love for you, in whatever capacity you have, to tautoko a mutual aid initiative in your community
Send me a postcard (or a zine!) to tell me about it
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I would love for you, in whatever capacity you have, to tautoko a mutual aid initiative in your community
Send me a postcard (or a zine!) to tell me about it
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Tēnā koe Santa,
I would love for you, in whatever capacity you have, to tautoko a mutual aid initiative in your community
Send me a postcard (or a zine!) to tell me about it
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I would love for you, in whatever capacity you have, to tautoko a mutual aid initiative in your community
Send me a postcard (or a zine!) to tell me about it
#SecretSantaAoNZ